James vs Timmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Timmy Rank #5,098

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5098 for Timmy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Timmy ___

  • Timmy James
  • Timmy Robert
  • Timmy John
  • Timmy Lee
  • Timmy Ray
  • Timmy Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Timmy

Tommy Jimmy Sammy Sally Jenny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Timmy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Timmy at #5098 in the United States.

What do James and Timmy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Timmy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are James and Timmy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Timmy is primarily a boy name.

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